Bob Montgomery (boxer)

Bob Montgomery
Montgomery winning the world title in 1943
Born
Bob Montgomery

(1919-02-10)February 10, 1919
DiedAugust 25, 1998(1998-08-25) (aged 79)
Other namesThe Philadelphia Bobcat Bobcat
Statistics
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 7.5 in (1.71 m)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights97
Wins75
Wins by KO37
Losses19
Draws3

Bob Montgomery (February 10, 1919 – August 25, 1998) was an American lightweight boxer who took the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) World Lightweight Championship in May 1943, and again in March 1944.[1] Known as the Philadelphia Bobcat,[2] his managers included Frankie Thomas and Joe Gramby.[3]

  1. ^ "Bob Montgomery Boxing Record". BoxRec. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Bob Montgomery".
  3. ^ "Bob Montgomery Cyber Boxing Zone". Cyber Boxing Zone. Retrieved 8 December 2016.